Police called after altercation at south-west Sydney supermarket

A wild brawl has broken out between shoppers at a packed Woolworths in south-west Sydney, as coronavirus fears see shelves emptied and tensions running high.

In footage of the incident, posted to social media, a young man can be seen being led from the checkouts to the exit by Woolworths staff, before racing back inside.

Two men appear to get into a fist fight as shocked onlookers watch on in the packed store.

Woolworths staff are seen attempting to break up the fight between shoppers, escorting customers away from the scene. (Supplied)

At one point in the video, the voice of a young man can be heard calling out: "He hit my dad".

Police have confirmed they attended the store in Bass Hill just before 12.30pm today, amid reports a 54-year-old man was assaulted.

No arrests have been made, but police are continuing to investigate.

Woolworths said it was aware of the incident and doesn't tolerate violence of any kind.

"We're grateful for the efforts of our team members to calm the situation down and pleased none of them were harmed," a Woolworths spokesperson said in a statement.

"Our team members are doing the very best they can to serve the needs of the community, so we ask customers to be respectful to them, and each other."

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